Obituaries

Roberta J. Swayne, 66

December 8, 1953 - October 14, 2020

Roberta “Bert” J. Swayne, 66, of Lancaster, passed away at Lancaster General Hospital on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. She was born in Lancaster to the late Joseph Robert Kelec, Sr. and Agnes H. (Garrison) Kelec. Bert enjoyed 41 years of marriage with her husband, Martin “Pip” L. Swayne, Jr., before his death in 2014.

A 1971 graduate of J. P. McCaskey High School, she worked for RR Donnelley at the Harrisburg Pike plant. Known as “Rosie” to her co-workers, she started as a roll tender and retired in December, 2019 as a hoist operator.

Most important to Roberta was spending time with her family. Bert enjoyed reading and crocheting, and she loved going to concerts and listening to classic rock, rock and country music.

Roberta is survived by her daughter, Kori L. Swayne of Quarryville, her son, Gregory M. Swayne, husband of Kelly L. (Kauffman) and their daughter Kaleigh E. Swayne all of Landisville, and her sister Jo Ann Bear, companion of David W. Irwin of Lancaster.

In addition to her parents and husband, Bert was preceded in death by her brother Joseph R. Kelec, Jr.

Private services and burial will take place in Conestoga Memorial Park. Please omit flowers, and kindly consider a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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November 02, 2020

Just heard about Rosie. So sorry. Loved working with her, and will miss the verbal sparring. Always made us laugh. She was one of a kind and will be really missed. 
Tom and Nancy Vardaro

November 01, 2020

We just heard the devastating news, we are so terribly sorry for the loss of Rosie! She was absolutely amazing! 
Harry, Pat, and Chrissy Dabler

October 22, 2020

We always enjoyed Rosie sense of humor. We worked with her at LSC (RRD) lancaster pa. We always enjoyed getting together with her for lunch. She will be missed by so many people. RIP Rosie! We will truly miss you!😢🙏❤️ Love Dave & Sue Brown

October 21, 2020

Rest in peace my friend. i will certainly miss you. i enjoyed working with you, going out to lunch , and you picking me up for day trips and i never knew where i was but we always had fun. You are probably looking down on us calling us idiots. lol. Until we meet again. Swiney

October 18, 2020

Rest in Peace my dear friend ❤ We’ve been friends for a long time…50+ years and had some great times together growing up. I know you’re in a better place and you’ll be greatly missed! I’ll see you again someday.  Thinking of your whole family! Love and Hugs to you all ❤
Cheri Kendig Crounse

October 17, 2020

Rosie, I really didn’t think I would be writing this so soon after your retirement. I just want to say that I liked working with you and you did show me a lot over at Dock A. We did have our differences but in the end we became good friends. I will miss the lunches we had together with friends and co-workers!! RIP my friend❤️❤️ Until we meet again🤗🙏
Deb Boozer

October 16, 2020

Love you Aunt Roberta, always in our hearts❤️
Norma and Darryl Bear

October 16, 2020

Rest in peace Rosie!!! I can’t say enough about how you influenced MY life! You never gave up! You kept right on working through your fight with this terrible disease! I will always remember your funny humor, quick comebacks and take NO crap personality!!! We will see each other again! I promise!! Love you girlfriend!!! 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏                                    Tina Leonard

October 16, 2020

I will miss going to concerts with you Rosie, and the lunches, we had a blast ❤ 
RIP Rosie
Christine Schaeffer

October 15, 2020

RIP Rosie!!!!!!!!!! You always kept it interesting working with you
Brian Book

October 15, 2020

RIP Rosie!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was always a good time working with you. 
Brian Book

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